Volkswagen1998 Golf Cabrio 1.6 Specs

1998 (Mk3) Volkswagen Golf Cabrio 1.6 Specifications & Performance

1998, 1999 (Mk3)

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4

115 mph

11.9 seconds

99 BHP

35.3 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

270-448 L
kg
1,230 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
115 mph
0-62 mph
11.9 seconds
0-60 mph
11.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
80 BHP/Tonne
Power
99 BHP
Torque
103 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
35.3 mpg
Total Range
427 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.6 Litre
1,595 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
99 BHP @ 5,800 RPM
100 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
103 lb·ft @ 3,500 RPM
140 N·m @ 3,500 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Bore x Stroke
81 x 77.4 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.05:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
62 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
25 BHP
Unitary Capacity
399 cc
BMEP
11 Bar
160 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
185/60R14 T
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Compact Convertible
Doors
2
Seats
4
Cargo Space
270-448 L
Kerb Weight
1,230 kg
Gross Weight
1,580 kg
Maximum Payload
350 kg
Tow Capacity
1,200 kg
Length
4,081 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,425 mm
Wheelbase
2,472 mm
Front Track
1,464 mm
Rear Track
1,428 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
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2.8

Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating2.1
Practicality Rating2.3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
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